WFUS53 KGID 162255
TORGID
NEC019-162345-
/O.NEW.KGID.TO.W.0001.260516T2255Z-260516T2345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Hastings NE
555 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026

The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West central Buffalo County in south central Nebraska...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 554 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Amherst, or 15 miles northwest of Kearney, moving
  east at 10 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Amherst around 600 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

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LAT...LON 4083 9936 4089 9933 4087 9917 4078 9922
TIME...MOT...LOC 2254Z 287DEG 9KT 4084 9932 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

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